10 Questions
According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?
The usefulness of its consequences
What does utilitarianism claim about one's actions and behavior?
They are good if they are directed towards usefulness
In utilitarianism, what can be sacrificed for the greater happiness of many?
Individual rights
What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
Usefulness
Why is the drug war program argued to be permissible in a utilitarian way?
Because it leads to better public safety
Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and determines right behavior based on the usefulness of the consequences?
Theory of Utilitarianism
What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
The goodness of pleasure
According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?
The usefulness of the consequences
When arguing in a utilitarian way, what can be sacrificed for the sake of the greater happiness?
Individual rights
What ethical theory argues that some individual rights can be sacrificed for the sake of greater happiness?
Utilitarianism
Test your knowledge of Utilitarianism, an ethical theory that focuses on the goodness of pleasure and the usefulness of actions. Explore the concept of how actions are determined to be right or wrong based on their consequences. Take this quiz to deepen your understanding of utilitarianism.
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